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WHO MAY APPLY:

US Citizens and Non Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

There when you need us! Child, Youth & School Services recognizes the challenges of our Soldiers and their Families. By offering quality programs for children, youth and students, CYS supports the Army Family Covenant by reducing the conflict between mission readiness and parental responsibility.

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KEY REQUIREMENTS

DUTIES:

Performs routine or repetitive established tasks, following verbal and written instructions, under close supervision of higher-level employees. Work is reviewed in detail, while in progress and upon completion, to ensure and assess trainee's progress, and to evaluate attainment of training objectives and readiness for increased autonomy and further training.
MAJOR DUTIES:
This is a developmental assignment to Target position Child and Youth Program Assistant (Target Level-4), CY-1702-02, Job #AM299. Serves as a Child and Youth Program Assistant (CYPA) in one or more CYS programs. Maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth. Assists in providing and leading planned activities for program participants.

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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

ENTRY LEVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.
Be able to communicate in English (both written and verbal).
Be 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
Possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds, walk, bend, and stoop and stand on a routine basis.
Duties may involve working both indoors and outdoors.
Documentation of good mental and physical health and freedom from communicable disease.
Satisfactory completion of Local and National Background Checks.

SKILL LEVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Meet Entry-level requirements and candidate must:
Possess three (3) months experience working in a group program with children and/or youth.
Completion of Army Entry Level Training Certificate (Air Force/Navy equivalent).
OR
Meet Entry-level requirements and demonstrated satisfactory performance.
One year of education above high school level which included nine (9) semester hours of college credit in early childhood/elementary/secondary/special education, child/youth development, psychology, human development, youth program administration, recreation or related behavioral sciences, or one (1) year vocational certificate in childcare.

TARGET LEVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Meet entry-level requirements and candidate must:
Meet skill-level requirements and demonstrated satisfactory performance.
Possess twelve (12) months experience working in a group program with children and/or youth.
Completion of Army Foundation Level Training Certificate (Air Force/Navy equivalent).
OR
Two (2) years of education above the High School level, which includes twelve (12) semester hours of college credit in early childhood/elementary/secondary/special education, child/youth development, psychology, human development, youth program administration or related behavioral sciences.

Conditions of employment:

1. A one-year probationary period may be required.

2. Meet all qualification/eligibility requirements.

3. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification check.

4. Successfully complete all required background checks to include a health screening.

NOTE: Employment will be denied or terminated if your background checks reveal any of the following: Conviction for a sexual offense, a drug felony  or any drug related offense, a violent crime, or a criminal offense involving a child or children.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Credit may be given for appropriate unpaid experience or volunteer work.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Before you can start working, the following documents will be needed:

All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s): ·Resume

Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants: ·Cover Letter ·DD-214 ·Other ( DA3433-2, High School Diploma or equivalent and or College Transcripts, PCS Orders, if applicable, DA3434 form, if applicable) ·Transcript

For education requirements please note the following:

Before you can start working, you must provide Official transcripts (copy or original) as proof that positive education requirements have been met.

Other supporting documentation that may be needed are listed below:

-Permanent Change of Station Orders or equivalent for Military Spouses requesting Spouse Employment Preference

-Veterans' and Involuntary Separated Military Preference documentation (DD-214 member 4 copy or equivalent)